Break out the pruners now for a more spectacular garden next year.
And as it turns out, you canand shouldprune many of your plants now.
Cutting those plants back can help ensure a stronger, disease-free plant that thrives next season.
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“Think about what your plant deals with during the season,” Hogan says.
If you want yourgarden to be wildlife friendly, consider leaving the blooms there to drop the seeds.
Those seeds can help feed birds and other animals during the cold winter months.
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“Remove all dead foliage,” Hogan says.
Leave your trees and shrubs to prune when they are fully dormant.
This helps to prevent the plant from pushing out new growth before they have to go to sleep."
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Bearded Iris
These dramatic bulb plants provide late spring and early summer color in your garden.
But they’re prone to an array of different diseases and pests that can damage your plants.
Then, wait until falland after a few frosts, remove all the foliage as well.
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You should cut each branch about an inch below the bloom.
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